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“There would be no CCA without the Air Force Research Laboratory,” Brig. Gen. Timothy Helfrich at the Ohio Defense and Aerospace forum in Dayton, Ohio. Learn more about AFRL’s role in #CCA development via our Discovery to Delivery video series: bit.ly/AFRLCCA #AFRL
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Replying to @AFResearchLab @SpaceX @SLDelta45
A UNI-PAC Ill life raft was also fit tested for the Starfall capsule & can be flown in future tests. #AFResearchlab is continuing to assess #RocketCargo capabilities for quickly transporting critical DoW materials to locations across the globe. Learn more: afrl.af.mil/News/Article-Dis…
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AFRL conducted a test of preliminary Rocket Cargo capabilities via @SpaceX Bandwagon-5 on a Falcon 9 launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station @SLDelta45. This test involved a SpaceX Starfall capsule loaded with #AFRL agile cargo pods for point-to-point delivery missions.
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80+ partners converged @EdwardsAFB for the first X-62 Research Symposium, setting the foundation for future research in advanced air combat. Goal: 3 flight test concepts Result: 30+ test concepts developed Learn more: go.mil/1035yrp89i #AFResearchLab | #Readiness
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Congrats to Dr. Timothy Bunning on his induction into @theNAEng Class of 2026! The former AFRL chief technology officer was honored for "novel work in optical applications of liquid crystal materials systems for commercial and defense applications." #AFResearchLab | #NAE
Dr. Timothy Bunning stands with his wife in the National Cathedral during the National Academy of Engineering's 2026 Annual Meeting.

ALT Dr. Timothy Bunning stands with his wife in the National Cathedral during the National Academy of Engineering's 2026 Annual Meeting.

Dr. Timothy Bunning accepts his award as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2026 during the NAE's 2026 Annual Meeting.

ALT Dr. Timothy Bunning accepts his award as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2026 during the NAE's 2026 Annual Meeting.

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#AFRL vets new weapon-systems within the @usairforce's Weapon Open Systems Architecture (WOSA) standard and @anduriltech's Barracuda-M family of cruise missiles officially received that verification. Learn more about WOSA and this milestone: go.mil/afrlwosa
A flight table used for Weapons Open System Architecture assessments in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munition Open Architecture Test and Evaluation Laboratory at the Hardware in the Loop Facility on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Quinlan)

ALT A flight table used for Weapons Open System Architecture assessments in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munition Open Architecture Test and Evaluation Laboratory at the Hardware in the Loop Facility on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Quinlan)

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AFRL recently demonstrated the capability of an innovative spacecraft propulsion system meant to bolster resiliency of future space operations. Learn more about the Propulsion Optimization Unifying Chemical and Electric (POUNCE) system: go.mil/it596kfzuo #AFRL | #AFRLSpace
Integrated system setup for Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic (ASCENT) Modular Multimode Propulsion (MMP) ground demonstration in the Space Propulsion Environment Facility at Edwards AFB.

ALT Integrated system setup for Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic (ASCENT) Modular Multimode Propulsion (MMP) ground demonstration in the Space Propulsion Environment Facility at Edwards AFB.

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Neural network control of an in-orbit satellite bus was accomplished by #AFRL, expanding the art of the possible for the safe use of #AI agents to help win the future. Learn about AFRL's ACT3 team and their work getting this from "lab to orbit" through our link below. #AFRLAI
A snapshot of night on Earth from space sits in the background as the words: AI IN SPACE dominate the foreground.

ALT A snapshot of night on Earth from space sits in the background as the words: AI IN SPACE dominate the foreground.

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Future readiness is built on collaborative science. AFRL, @AFOSR & @USSpaceForce invite you to "The Guardian Gateway" webinar tomorrow, Sept. 30, 2026 (4 to 5 p.m. ET), to explore pathways, opportunities, and partnerships. Register at afosr.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe…. #AFResearchLab
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AFRL is strengthening U.S. strategic advantage in space through its partnership with @blueorigin. The company is using AFRL’s high-altitude test facility @EdwardsAFB to develop new rocket propulsion tech. Full story: blueorigin.com/news/blue-ori… #PartnerWithAFRL | #RocketPropulsion
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